taptools/Regex Tester

Regex Tester

Test and debug regular expressions in real time. Free, no signup.

Tested entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers
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Frequently asked questions

What is a regular expression?

A regular expression (regex) is a sequence of characters that defines a search pattern. It is used to find, match, and manipulate text based on patterns rather than exact strings.

What regex flags are available?

Common flags include: g (global — find all matches), i (case insensitive), m (multiline — ^ and $ match line starts/ends), s (dotAll — dot matches newlines).

What does the g flag do?

The g (global) flag finds all matches in the text instead of stopping at the first match. Without it, only the first match is returned.

How do I test if a regex matches a whole string?

Use anchors — ^ for start and $ for end. For example ^hello$ only matches the exact string "hello" and nothing else.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All regex testing happens entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers. Your text never leaves your device.